Got this last run analyzed on my 2019 Jeep Renegade 1.3T Trailhawk. It had about 14k on it when I changed it. Changed the oil at 2.6k, then at 8.4k then again around 14k. Looks like there was some fuel dilution - could this be from idling it before the oil change? I drove it around for probably 15 minutes then brought it back home and had to jockey cars around to get it in the garage, so it probably idled for 5-10 mins. Otherwise, it's been short tripped (like 5 mile trips) quite a bit recently and especially over winter. Going forward I'll be back in the office, so it'll see basically all highway travel for about 40 miles a day when I take it.
Mobil 1 0w30 5.8k mile OCI 1.3T Jeep Renegade
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Probably should keep the OCI at 3k max on that GDI turbo engine
Idling when the engine is warm should not be an issue, but short tripping in winter definitely is. But Blackstone isn't that accurate when it comes to fuel dilution, could be better or worse than they say....
What oil are you using now?
There has to be something wrong with your engine...that fuel dilution is horrendous! No idea why people are making suggestions about oil when no oil is going to or should do well with nearly 5% dilution. First step is to determine if you have a problem with the engine.
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FCA has to do something about that fuel dilution . Cant be having customers driving around like that and expect to get 200k out the motor
Good insight everyone, I'll run this OCI till 3k and resample. I'm hoping the better driving habits going forward will help this. I didn't notice an appreciable rise in oil level on the dip stick, always seemed to be around halfway.
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Switch to heavy W30 oils like Castrol 0W30, Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W30, Mobil1 ESP 5W30.
On a Jeep Renegade forum there are several with over 300k miles, trouble free, with this engine. I know at least one went with the OLM for oil changes and used whatever the dealership put in there.
I think these DI engines need a shorter oci, and heavier oil. Sheared that down to 6.66 ( 666 lol)
Isn't the 1.3T a new engine from the last year or two? I doubt anyone has racked up anywhere near that mileage on one.
Yea, I doubt that too. The previous 1.4T? maybe. But the new 1.3T is a different engine, not just the same engine with 0.1L less displacement.
Bonus question - how many 9 speed transmissions did they go through in the 300k miles?
Actually, I think you are right. I was referring to the previous turbo that came with the manual transmission. My mistake.
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Eff taking it to the dealer. Trade it in and buy anything but a Chrysler product (unless it has their V6).
